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All content by Carolyn Duke

Spring breakers should have gone phone-free

Carolyn Duke March 30, 2015

For almost three whole months, the entire University looked forward to the exciting or relaxing spring break we just finished. Many students were enthusiastic to leave for spring break and yet many students...

Free speech crucial to students' growth

Carolyn Duke March 2, 2015

As a future teacher in America’s school systems, it is heart wrenching to know that universities have placed restrictions on freedom of speech in a setting that should foster discussion and discovery....

Racism undermines 'self-made man'

Carolyn Duke February 3, 2015

Let’s talk about race. Let’s talk about the painful reality our society has created. Let’s face the blaring and unacceptable issues in our world today.Some readers may just have rolled their eyes...

Campus needs healthy food this year

Carolyn Duke January 6, 2015

With New Year’s right behind us I’m sure many students on campus have New Year’s resolutions. And I bet about half, if not more, of these resolutions are to be healthier. Maybe students will accomplish...

No such thing as 'death with dignity'

Carolyn Duke November 5, 2014

The death of Brittany Maynard has brought to light the issue of physician-assisted suicide and the moral issues associated with the Death with Dignity Act. What Brittany Maynard chose to do is legal in...

CW must broaden its news reporting

Carolyn Duke October 19, 2014

After asking the question, “Do you read The Crimson White?” The responses I have received include laughter, “The what?,” “I don’t think it’s worth my time,” “I get my news from social...

Learn from mistakes made in Ebola case

Carolyn Duke October 5, 2014

Like most of you, I get at least one call a week from home. Not surprisingly, most of the conversations revolve around me. How are your classes? Are you getting enough sleep? Did you go to church? The...

Students should be volunteering

Carolyn Duke September 21, 2014

Our generation has been labeled as one of the most generous and imaginative of all time. More and more people are creating and forming businesses, non-profits and organizations with the purpose of helping...

New friend leaves lasting opinion

Carolyn Duke July 16, 2014

We come into contact with unique people in our lives. Sometimes these individuals stick around, and sometimes we only have a short amount of time with them. This past week I had the pleasure and joy to...